Glove with attachments and method of use

ABSTRACT

A glove body, a barrier, and an abrasive layer form a flexible device that fits over the hand of user to perform complex operations on intricate or detailed objects using a variety of interchangeable attachments. The glove body includes a palm portion, a plurality of finger portions, and a thumb portion. The finger portions and the thumb portion extend from the palm portion to form a continuous inner surface. The inner surface is covered by the barrier and is coextensive with the working layer. The barrier is permanently attached to the glove body on one surface. The working layer is releasably attached to the opposite surface of the barrier. The barrier is permanently attached to the glove body with a permanent adhesive or through sewing. The working layer is releasably attached to the barrier through a releasable adhesive or through a hook and loop fastener elements.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims priority in U.S. Provisional Patent ApplicationNo. 63/107,884 Filed Oct. 30, 2020, which is incorporated herein byreference.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates generally to a glove with attachments andmethod for use thereof, and more specifically to cleaning, scouring, andother multiuse attachments for connection to a proprietary sanding gloveor other proprietary glove for receiving attachments.

2. Description of the Related Art

Existing cleaning cloths and abrasive pads do not come on form of a diecut hand with adhesive on the back. There are products on the market toattach to poles or other devices but not a hand that can attach to aglove. The significance of a hand is the flexibility and the pressurethat makes the product more effective as a cleaning product or abrasive.This would make cleaning, buffing, or dusting much easier and moreeffective than anything on the market.

Additionally, existing working gloves have permanently attached workingsurfaces. This requires the entire piece of equipment to be disposed ofevery time a new one is required, and also would require a separateglove for each type of working surface.

Heretofore there has not been available a system or method for a workingglove system with the advantages and features of the present invention.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention generally provides a die cut attachment in theshape of a hand including the opposable thumb used to perform numeroustasks such as; scrubbing, cleaning, exfoliating, scuffing, buffing,polishing, stamping concrete, brushing human and animal hair, and manyother applications. It is designed to work with a proprietary sandingglove The attachments allow the consumer to use the thumb, fingersand/or palm pressure to enhance the effectiveness of the product. Thisattachment is a consumable product that can be removed and replaced. Thedie cut (hand) attachment is bonded by adhesive or sewn to a thinmaterial (bonding material of any thickness) that holds the releasableadhesive. The releasable adhesive is either hook or loop (for hook andloop) or glue that releases. The bonding material may be made of anytype of material that loop/hook or releasable adhesive will bond to. Theadhesive back to the attachment allows the user to attach and replacemany different accessories to the glove part of the glove.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The drawings constitute a part of this specification and includeexemplary embodiments of the present invention illustrating variousobjects and features thereof.

FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a die cut hand attachment.

FIG. 2 is an exploded isometric view of a sanding glove with theattachment of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is an exploded isometric view of the attachment of FIG. 1releasing from the glove of FIG. 2.

FIG. 4 is a side view of the attachment of FIG. 1 connecting to theglove of FIG. 2.

FIG. 5 is a flow chart diagramming the steps taken in practicing anembodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS I. Introduction andEnvironment

As required, detailed aspects of the present invention are disclosedherein, however, it is to be understood that the disclosed aspects aremerely exemplary of the invention, which may be embodied in variousforms. Therefore, specific structural and functional details disclosedherein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a basis forthe claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in theart how to variously employ the present invention in virtually anyappropriately detailed structure.

Certain terminology will be used in the following description forconvenience in reference only and will not be limiting. For example, up,down, front, back, right and left refer to the invention as orientatedin the view being referred to. The words, “inwardly” and “outwardly”refer to directions toward and away from, respectively, the geometriccenter of the aspect being described and designated parts thereof.Forwardly and rearwardly are generally in reference to the direction oftravel, if appropriate. Said terminology will include the wordsspecifically mentioned, derivatives thereof and words of similarmeaning.

II. Preferred Embodiment Glove System 2

A preferred embodiment of the present invention features a glove system2 with multiple working attachments 8 for a glove 4. The glove includesa barrier layer 6 which is used to receive the attachment via anattachment face 7. Hook and loop fasteners, adhesive, or some otherattachment element can be used to temporarily bind the attachment 6 tothe flexible glove 4. The attachment 6 is selectively removable from thebarrier layer 6 of the glove 4, and can be replaced as desired withreplacement attachments 8. Each attachment has a working face 30, andthe glove 4 can be used with multiple different types of working faces32, 34, 36 as shown in FIG. 4.

The glove has a thumb portion 16 and a plurality of finger portions 14.These match up with corresponding thumb 26 and finger portions 24 of theselected attachment 8. When combined, this provides a flexible workingsurface 30 courtesy of the flexible glove 4. The glove may also includea cuff 10 which may be secured by a strap 12 or other suitable closure.

FIGS. 2 and 3 show how the attachment 8 is detachable from the glove 4via the barrier layer 6 and the attachment face 7 of the attachment 7.

FIG. 4 shows a complete kit 52 which includes the glove system 2featuring the glove 4 and several attachments 8.1, 8.2, 8.3 as well as astorage container 38 which may also be the retail product packaging.These attachments may be interchangeably used with the glove 4. Each mayhave different corresponding working surfaces 32, 34, 36, which mayinclude (1) a scouring pad made of various materials and varioustextures and rigid compositions; (2) a sponge or absorbent material; (3)dusting materials; (4) micro fiber cloth; (5) cleaning cloths; (6) steelwool or scouring pads; (7) polishing cloths; (8) buffing materials; (9)rubber stamps with textures to match stamps for concrete; (10) hair andfur brushes; and (11) sandpaper of various grit.

Each attachment 8 is a die cut in in the shape of a hand. Dies forcutting will have to be tooled for various materials used for differentattachments. Hook and loop technology or releasable glue may or may notbe applied to the attachment face 7 of attachments 8. The process can bedone by either gluing, sewing, fusing, or a combination of thesetechniques to a bonding material to the attachment. All parts of theattachment are in the same die cut hand shape and made to match the diecut hand including finger portions 14 and thumb portion 16 of the glove4.

The attachment is a die cut to fit a right- or left-handed glove, suchas a proprietary sanding glove. The opposable thumb, fingers, and palmimprove the effectiveness of the attachment. An attachment layer helpsto connect the attachment to the glove, such as a hook and loopconnection or a releasable adhesive attached to the entire back side ofthe bonding material and the various die cut attachments. This allowsthe attachments to be connected to the sanding glove or otherproprietary glove for receiving attachments.

The barrier layer 6 of the glove 4 protects the hand and is secured tothe glove via an adhesive layer to permanently secure the barrier layerto the glove. This construction is formed from any suitable compatiblematerials that can be joined to one another to form a permanentconnection. Suitable adhesive materials include thermoplastics,thermosets, or elastomeric materials. This barrier layer with attachmentcapabilities allows for the multiple working attachments 8 to beattached and removed multiple times without tearing the attachments ordiscarding the glove.

FIG. 5 steps through the process of practicing and using the presentinvention. The process starts at 100 and the user obtains the glove 4 at102. A first attachment is connected to the palm and finger portions ofthe glove at 104, and the working surface of that first attachment isused at 106. This process continues until the user replaces theattachment at 108. The first attachment is removed from the glove, andanother attachment is affixed to the glove. A determination is made at110 whether the new attachment is the same type as the first attachmentor a new type of attachment entirely. If the first attachment wore outand a replacement is needed at 110 rather than a new type of attachment,the attachment is replaced with the same type at 112 and that newattachment is used at 106. Otherwise, a new attachment type may beaffixed to the glove at 114. If the job is finished at 116, allcomponents can be stored at 118 and the process ends at 120. Otherwise,the new attachment's working surface is used at 106 until the processends and the user is finished.

It is to be understood that while certain embodiments and/or aspects ofthe invention have been shown and described, the invention is notlimited thereto and encompasses various other embodiments and aspects.

1. A glove system comprising: a glove having a palm portion, a pluralityof finger portions, and a thumb portion; said palm, plurality of fingerportions, and thumb portion at least partially covered in a barrierlayer; a first attachment having an attachment layer, said firstattachment being die cut to match the shape of said glove and said firstattachment having a plurality of finger portions corresponding with saidglove finger portions, and a thumb portion corresponding with said glovethumb portion; said first attachment having a first working surface; asecond attachment having an attachment layer, said second attachmentbeing die cut to match the shape of said glove and said secondattachment having a plurality of finger portions corresponding with saidglove finger portions, and a thumb portion corresponding with said glovethumb portion; said second attachment having a second working surface;wherein said first working surface and said second working surfaceprovide different working purposes; and each said attachment layerconfigured to be selectively removable from said barrier layer of saidglove.
 2. The system of claim 1, further comprises: said barrier layerand each said attachment layer comprising corresponding hook and loopfasteners.
 3. The system of claim 1, wherein each said attachment layercomprises an adhesive layer.
 4. The system of claim 1, wherein saidfirst working surface is selected from a working surface from the listcomprising: a scouring pad; a sponge; dusting materials; micro fibercloth; cleaning cloths; steel wool; polishing cloths; buffing materials;rubber stamps with textures to match stamps for concrete; hair brush;fur brush; and sandpaper
 5. The system of claim 1, wherein said secondworking surface is selected from a working surface from the listcomprising: a scouring pad; a sponge; dusting materials; micro fibercloth; cleaning cloths; steel wool; polishing cloths; buffing materials;rubber stamps with textures to match stamps for concrete; hair brush;fur brush; and sandpaper.
 6. A kit for working a plurality of surfaces,the kit comprising: a glove having a palm portion, a plurality of fingerportions, and a thumb portion; said palm, plurality of finger portions,and thumb portion at least partially covered in a barrier layer; a firstattachment having an attachment layer, said first attachment being diecut to match the shape of said glove and said first attachment having aplurality of finger portions corresponding with said glove fingerportions, and a thumb portion corresponding with said glove thumbportion; said first attachment having a first working surface; a secondattachment having an attachment layer, said second attachment being diecut to match the shape of said glove and said second attachment having aplurality of finger portions corresponding with said glove fingerportions, and a thumb portion corresponding with said glove thumbportion; said second attachment having a second working surface; astorage container configured to store said glove, said first attachment,and said second attachment; wherein said first working surface and saidsecond working surface provide different working purposes; and each saidattachment layer configured to be selectively removable from saidbarrier layer of said glove.
 7. The system of claim 6, furthercomprises: said barrier layer and each said attachment layer comprisingcorresponding hook and loop fasteners.
 8. The system of claim 6, whereineach said attachment layer comprises an adhesive layer.
 9. The system ofclaim 6, wherein said first working surface is selected from a workingsurface from the list comprising: a scouring pad; a sponge; dustingmaterials; micro fiber cloth; cleaning cloths; steel wool; polishingcloths; buffing materials; rubber stamps with textures to match stampsfor concrete; hair brush; fur brush; and sandpaper.
 10. The system ofclaim 6, wherein said second working surface is selected from a workingsurface from the list comprising: a scouring pad; a sponge; dustingmaterials; micro fiber cloth; cleaning cloths; steel wool; polishingcloths; buffing materials; rubber stamps with textures to match stampsfor concrete; hair brush; fur brush; and sandpaper.
 11. A method ofperforming work with a glove having a working surface, the methodcomprising the steps: providing a glove having a palm portion, aplurality of finger portions, and a thumb portion, wherein a barriersurface is applied to said palm portion, said plurality of fingerportions, and said thumb portion; providing a first attachment having anattachment layer and a first working surface, said first attachmentbeing die cut to match the shape of said glove and said first attachmenthaving a plurality of finger portions corresponding with said glovefinger portions, and a thumb portion corresponding with said glove thumbportion; providing a second attachment having an attachment layer and asecond working surface, said second attachment being die cut to matchthe shape of said glove and said second attachment having a plurality offinger portions corresponding with said glove finger portions, and athumb portion corresponding with said glove thumb portion; providing astorage solution for selectively packaging said glove, said firstattachment, and said second attachment; attaching said first attachmentto said glove about said barrier surface; working with said firstworking surface; selectively removing said first attachment from saidglove; attaching said second attachment to said glove about said barriersurface; and working with said second working surface.
 12. The method ofclaim 11, wherein said barrier layer and each said attachment layercomprising corresponding hook and loop fasteners.
 13. The method ofclaim 11, wherein each said attachment layer comprises an adhesivelayer.
 14. The method of claim 11, wherein said first working surface isselected from a working surface from the list comprising: a scouringpad; a sponge; dusting materials; micro fiber cloth; cleaning cloths;steel wool; polishing cloths; buffing materials; rubber stamps withtextures to match stamps for concrete; hair brush; fur brush; andsandpaper.
 15. The method of claim 11, wherein said second workingsurface is selected from a working surface from the list comprising: ascouring pad; a sponge; dusting materials; micro fiber cloth; cleaningcloths; steel wool; polishing cloths; buffing materials; rubber stampswith textures to match stamps for concrete; hair brush; fur brush; andsandpaper.
 16. The method of claim 11, further comprising the steps:providing a third attachment having an attachment layer and a thirdworking surface, said third attachment being die cut to match the shapeof said glove and said first attachment having a plurality of fingerportions corresponding with said glove finger portions, and a thumbportion corresponding with said glove thumb portion; selectivelyremoving said second attachment from said glove; attaching said thirdattachment to said glove about said barrier surface; and working withsaid third working surface.
 17. The method of claim 11, furthercomprising the steps: selectively removing said second attachment fromsaid glove; reattaching said first attachment to said glove about saidbarrier surface; and working with said first working surface.